Colorado Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 07/01/2026 18:11

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 7:11PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:11pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:15am
Description: 
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR SOUTH PARK, THE SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS, AND THE PALMER DIVIDE THURSDAY AND POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Denver has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 214. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Instruction: 
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description: 
Central and Southeast Park County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO